Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Harrisburg, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Harrisburg

$2,365/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harrisburg is $2,365 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $465 more per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harrisburg

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harrisburg rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Harrisburg, NC

Average rent prices in Harrisburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Harrisburg, NC

Rent prices in Harrisburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harrisburg is $1,271, whereas a house costs $2,380. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg run $1,234 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,931.

Listings

Studio

$1,069

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,100

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,795

30%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,625

6%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,069

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Harrisburg, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Harrisburg, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Harrisburg and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Harrisburg

Median rent price$2,365
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harrisburg, NC is 32% higher than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Harrisburg, NC

6731 Sequoia Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,320

Price dropped $165Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
7250 Sandown Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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7250 Sandown Court Harrisburg, NC 28075

7250 Sandown Ct, Harrisburg, NC 28075

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,370

Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
5807 5807 Clear Creek Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Harrisburg

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,500

Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8560 Magnolia Springs Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Harrisburg

Residential Lease, Harrisburg, NC

8560 Magnolia Springs Dr, Harrisburg, NC 28075

5 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Harrisburg, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Harrisburg rental market.

How much is rent in Harrisburg?

The average rent in Harrisburg is $2,365 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harrisburg?

Average rent prices in Harrisburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Harrisburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harrisburg is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harrisburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Harrisburg, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Harrisburg?

November stands out as the best time to apartment hunt in Harrisburg, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competitive market conditions.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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